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Food Truck FridaysEnjoy great food from some of the area's best food trucks, listen to live music, enjoy a brew from the beer tent, and ride the carousel. Every Friday night from 5 to 8 p.m. Carousel Village, Roger Williams Park, Providence. For more information visit foodtrucksin.com/carousel.

Newport History Walking ToursExplore the streets and sites of Newport while listening to fascinating tales of colonial Newport, the War of Independence, the Gilded Age, pirates and rum runners, and the Triangle Trade. Visit historic homes, government buildings, houses of worship, and cemeteries. Prices vary; reservations recommended. Various venues in Newport. Tours run from Oct. 1, thru Oct. 31. For more information call (401) 841-8770 or visit newporthistorytours.org.

Woonsocket AutumnfestOne of the largest annual fall festivals in the Blackstone River Valley. Celebrate city and regional heritage and culture with non-stop live entertainment, amusements, food court, family fun events, gigantic fireworks, and huge Columbus Day parade with special guests, marchers, and floats. Free admission. Saturday, Oct. 7, thru Monday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. World War II Memorial State Park, Social Street, Woonsocket. For more information call (401) 762-6400.